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REPORT: PhRMA Funneled Millions to Outside Right-Wing Groups In Effort to Ban Medicare Negotiation

Economic Security and Corporate Power
March 1, 2024

A new report from government watchdog Accountable.US reveals that Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)—the top trade group for the largest U.S. pharmaceutical companies—awarded at least $16.1 million to groups opposing the Inflation Reduction Act provision granting Medicare new power to negotiate lower costs on prescription

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Greedy Drug Company Loses In Court, Notching Another Win For Seniors Benefiting From Medicare Negotiation

Economic Security and Corporate Power
March 1, 2024

Today, the US District Court for the District of Delaware released its decision in AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP et al. v. Becerra et al., ruling against the pharmaceutical giant in its attempt to ban Medicare from negotiating lower drug prices with manufacturers under the Inflation Reduction Act. Accountable.US Executive Director Tony Carrk issue

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REPORT: “The Points Guy” Maintains Close, Often Misleading Relationship with Shady Financial Industry

Economic Security and Corporate Power
February 29, 2024

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled new guidance for “law enforcement agencies and regulators explaining how companies operating comparison-shopping tools can break the law when they steer consumers to certain products or lenders because of kickbacks.” Following the announcement, government watchdog Accountable.US releas

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